Course Title: Apply resources sustainably

Part A: Course Overview

Program:
C5249

Course Title:
Apply resources sustainably

Portfolio:
DSC

Nominal Hours:
36.0

Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the
relative teaching time and student effort required to
successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may
include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also
the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and
complete all assessment requirements, including any
non-classroom activities.

Teaching Period(s)

This unit specifies the outcomes required to apply resources sustainably, ensuring that the impact of a design does not have significant impact on the environment and its precious resources.

Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

None

National Competency Codes and Titles

National Element Code & Title:

LMFFDT5002A Apply resources sustainably

Elements:

1. Assess raw sources of material

2. Assess the sustainability of a design

3. Apply resources sustainability

Learning Outcomes

This unit supports the attainment of skills and knowledge required for competent workplace performance in furnishing operations of all sizes. Applying resources sustainably applies to an industry workplace or design studio environment and involves application of skills and knowledge at a para-professional level. These skills and knowledge are to be used within the scope of the individual’s job and authority.

This unit includes employability skills in planning and organising, problem solving and communication to access, interpret, apply and document information relating to sustainability.

Overview of Assessment

• Effectively apply resources sustainably in the design and development of products in accordance with the elements and principles of design • Effectively measure the impact of design upon the environment • Effectively produce a report on the impact study outcomes of a sustainable resources • Comply with legislation, regulations, standards, codes of practice and established safe practices and procedures for applying resources sustainably • Communicate effectively and work safely with others in the work area